Tag: mold damage

If you have water damage, you also likely have mold. Likewise, if you have mold and don’t know why, you probably suffered water damage at some point. Water and mold damage go together, but why?  Mold is the product of water damage. Keep reading to learn more about the differences between mold and water damage and how a professional can

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Did you recently find mold in your home? If so, you can call the mold damage repair team at PNW Restoration for help.  However, you may have other questions about mold. How did it get there? Is it dangerous? What are some ways you can combat it?  Below, we take a look at some of the most commonly asked questions

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With winter being right around the corner, there’s plenty you should do to your home in order to prepare for the colder months. One thing that gets overlooked is making sure that your house isn’t susceptible to mold. Mold tends to be something we look out for in warmer seasons because mold can grow more in a warm climate, but

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The sun is shining. The grill is ready to go. But then, all of a sudden, you find mold. Summertime mold is always a headache to deal with. Luckily, you’ve stumbled upon the right blog. Below, we answer commonly asked questions about mold damage in summer.  What Causes Summertime Mold?  As with everything, there are many reasons that mold grows

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It’s a rainy day out. Raindrops hit the roof of your house, make their way down your gutters, and go out, right? But in some cases, if you have a leaky roof or some other kind of existing water damage, rain can make its way into your home and cause mold to grow. Can you clean this up? How can

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After a flood, the damage to your belongings can take its toll. Unfortunately, that’s not the only thing to worry about. A severely water-damaged area is a prime place for mold to grow. Once water damage has occurred, it’s essential to hire someone to remove the mold damage immediately to minimize any severe contamination of your home. How Long Until

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You found mold beneath your kitchen sink. How did it get there? And how can you get rid of it? Mold needs three things to survive: moisture, humidity, and something to “eat.” As such, the space beneath your kitchen sink is an ideal environment. Finding mold damage can be a headache. These tips will help you understand what causes it

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There’s no other way to say this: mold is an awful thing to deal with. Mold has a lot of causes; however, the most common is the result of water damage. Here in the Pacific Northwest, storms and floods are common. This puts Portland residents at risk of mold pretty much all year. Mold damage can cause problems with your

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Winter is here. And boy, is it cold outside! While the bitter, cold winter weather gives you enough trouble, did you know that it can also cause mold? Mold is frequently thought of as being a “summer problem,” but it is just as viable during the winter season. Here are the most common causes of mold damage in the winter

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